While the synopsis of Hope caught my attention and got me interested, I think the execution so far failed to get me interested in both the plot and the main characters, so sadly I’m dropping the book at 20%. It could be a Me problem, and others might like it more, but the way all the chapters are so dialogue-centered and the characters so flat really killed all my interest.

I couldn’t understand why the characters got together or why they would even like each other, and I don’t think I’ve seen any character depth - it’s like they’re there just to talk about the almost-scifi ideas of cells and messing with the human body and stuff. It could get better with time, but so far I have no attachment to anyone in the story, and there’s no hint at the main plot with Hope dying so far.

Maybe other readers would enjoy it more - I guess it’s just not my kind of book, sorry!

Excellent book. I was hooked from the beginning. The characters were well developed, the storyline very believable even though in the realm of science fiction. futuristic.
Totally well written novel. I couldn't wait to fiond out what happened next. A real page turner. Don't want to give the storyline away.

First I want to thank netgalley and the publishers of this book for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review. I think that Levy is pure romance magic. I first stumbled upon him with PS from Paris and immediately loved him. Sci-Fi isn't my genre of choice but I do love a good romance. What are we without our memories? Isn't that what makes us who we are is how we remember and interpret how things happen that shape us? Hope and Josh are a love story for the ages. There are some deeper moments that make you think what would you do for the person you love and what is too far to save them?

Once I finally read some science fiction, I was quick to realize that it holds as much potential for depth and meaning as the realistic fiction that I’m typically drawn to. I read a few Marc Levy books this summer, so I was keen to pick this one up when I saw it on NetGalley. This managed to blur the lines between romance & science fiction & reality. I often read to go back to sleep, but I couldn’t put this one down. I wanted to see how everything would unfold. While it was a little predictable, I was still intrigued. Sometimes when I read a translation I wonder what has gotten lost. In this case it feels as if some of the subtleties of emotion are missing. The secondary characters seemed a bit robotic and maybe even underdeveloped. I didn’t feel that way about Hope & Josh in the first half of the book, but they did feel less authentic by the end. All in all, this would make a great vacation read.

I’ve enjoyed Marc Levy’s books before so was excited to read this. It felt a bit different to his other books but it was very thought provoking and made me consider life’s big questions. An enjoyable and at times moving read.

Thanks to Amazon Crossing & NetGalley for this review copy of HOPE by Marc Levy.
I've been meaning to read more Marc Levy since PS from Paris, so I was quite excited to see Hope on NetGalley.
I was not disappointed in finding a heartwarming love story that made me laugh, cry, and smile all at the same time.

I have enjoyed other Marc Levy's novels, but this one feels different from his other works. Its plot is very thought provoking, and even though I didn't really like how it ended, it still made me think a lot about life's big questions.

“Hope” by Marc Levy is an interesting book that will leave the reader spellbound until the final page. Both scientific and poignant, it is the story of friendship, love, cryogenics and loyalty that asks the reader to believe in science as well as miracles. “Hope” will leave you hopeful as it delves into the possibility of restorative medicine and immortality. Levy spins a tale that is thought-provoking, creative and imaginative. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This was one of the best books that I have had the chance to read in some time. Hope and Josh have a love that is natural and one of a kind. When she is diagnosed with a brain tumor, their time is cut short, Science intervenes in a very unexpected way in the future. I liked the blend of futurism and dystopian flair with human relationships. This is the second book I have read from this author and was very thankful to read this book. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

A sci-fi romance book?! YES please!

Luke, Josh and Hope are university friends and gifted science students.
They're in the early stages of developing a way to transfer a person's memories and consciousness into code, hoping to build a future where death doesn't have to mean THE END.

When Hope is diagnosed with an incurable illness the three friends go against the odds, ethics and proper testing in an attempt to give her a second chance at life.

Excellent characters! Josh and Hope's relationship was perfectly portrayed and when she became sick I think I was as upset as Josh was. I hoped for the best for them but expected the worst and I loved how the story ended.

At times the flow of the book was off.
A sentence or paragraph didn't match the one before it, or conversations had bits missing. I know this was written in French so maybe some things got lost in translation. Or maybe it's because I read an uncorrected proof. Either way, I just ignored the errors when they happened and it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺. 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘺 11/21

This was my first Marc Levy book and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. The characters were relatable and the plot was easy to follow. I look forward to reading other books by this author. A special thanks to the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my opinion.

This is my first book by Marc Levy, though I understand he has written many and is very popular in France. I was so excited to receive an eGalley via NetGalley and the publisher due to the description and I definitely think it met my expectations. It had a light sci-fi element and definitely in the area that I am most interested - better understanding how memories are made, captured, stored, and restored. So right from the start I was very into the book. In the first third of the book I hit some roadblocks in the writing (or maybe the translation) that definitely took me out of the story. It was unclear whether the three main characters were undergrad or graduate students and using context clues I couldn't come up with a specific answer because nothing was consistent. There were also some weird things like the use of phones - the book is supposed to occur somewhat present day but Hope and Josh kept calling each other - and he ran out of his phone plan? Who calls each other anymore - even those most in love? Which was another thing - I couldn't really get into the Hope-Josh storyline. They were supposed to have an everlasting love, but were rather immature. So then once we got past some of those weirdly anachronistic moments, the story really picked up just after halfway through and I especially loved the last half of the book - the writing was on point and the story moved along in such an exciting way. Definitely a great read and one I'll recommend.

Hope by Marc Levy is an engaging story weaving together themes from romance, friendship, technology, life and health, and above that questions the moral framework that must need accompany fast-developing inventions made every day by scientists around the world. This book is a page-turner, written in a clear yet enticing language. Each character is so well developed. They all have their own distinguished personality and voice. I couldn't guess where the story would go until the very last page.

It was truly a joy to read this book and I am looking forward to reading more works done by Marc Levy.